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The
Parent Council is made up of parents who volunteer their time
and efforts to provide fundraising activities to supplement
the expenses incurred with the community activities at the
Winthrop Beacon III Community Center. In addition, the
Council also sponsors and support additional programs and
activities suited to the needs of the community. This
year the council is sponsoring four drumming classes, one
dance class, two chorus classes and an intra league Beacon
Basketball and Soccer Tournament.
One
of the programs introduced in June 2001, entitled " The
Bridging Of The Gap Between Youths And Seniors In The
Community " was developed to strengthen the generation
gap that exists amongst the two ages groups. The Center
for Nursing and Rehabilitation, located in Crown Heights,
Brooklyn, was the first establishment selected to participate
in the program. At CNR, ten (10) youths, under the
supervision of a member of the Parents Council volunteered two
(2) hours every Saturday for five (5) months in providing
assistance under the direction of the Director Of Recreational
Activities where needed. A on site program was
implemented in July 2001, whereas, fifteen (15) youths teamed
up with parents and seniors on Friday evenings to participate
in a variety of activities with the elderly such as jewelry
making, cake and floral decoration, household decor and
creations with yam and material. The program was a
success. The Awards Dinner compliments the Winthrop
Beacon III youths and seniors for their dedication and
commitment to our program.
The
Parent Council would like to extend a special thanks to
everyone that supported our program this year and our warm
felt wishes for years to come. To our guests, we that
each of you for support and presence and we ask for your
continued support to our program throughout the years and
thereafter.
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